AMC Networks Central Europe Kft.

About AMC Networks International Central and Northern Europe

AMC Networks International Central and Northern Europe, an operating unit of AMC Networks International, is a leading international company in the field of broadcasting and distribution of thematic television channels. The current portfolio includes 15 television channels in a broad variety of genres including film & series, kids, infotainment and sports.
The company operates and manages the global feeds of JimJam, the European feed of Sundance TV and a variety of channels in Central and Eastern Europe like flagship channel AMC, Film+, Filmcafe, Film Mánia, MGM, Sport1, Sport2, SportM, Minimax, Megamax, Spektrum, Spektrum Home and TV Paprika. In addition, the company also operates German pay-TV channel KinoweltTV.
The AMCNI CNE channels are programmed for local audiences, languages and markets, and are available in HD on numerous platforms like on-demand and mobile devices.

AMC is home to some of the most popular and acclaimed programmes on television. AMC was the first cable network ever to win the Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series with „Mad Men” in 2008, which then went on to win the coveted award four years in a row, before „Breaking Bad” won it in 2013 and 2014. AMC’s current original drama series include Golden Globe nominated „The Night Manager” and „Better Call Saul”, alongside „Fear the Walking Dead”, „HUMANS”, „Halt and Catch Fire”, „Into the Badlands”, „Preacher”, and the forthcoming „The Terror”.
The channel’s international roll-out started in 2014. AMC is now on subscription television platforms in more than 125 countries and territories across Europe, Latin America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East.

Sundance TV

Sundance TV is a smart and thought-provoking entertainment destination.
Since its launch, Sundance TV has remained true to founder Robert Redford’s mission to celebrate creativity and distinctive story telling through unique voices and narratives found in the best independent films. Bold and imaginative, Sundance Channel offers its viewers a diverse mix of fascinating quality independent films and award-winning original series. The channel has been actively supporting various film festivals across Asia, South America and Europe. The latest movies presented at these festivals are continuously added to its programming lineup.

Focusing on general entertainment, Filmcafé offers a range of blockbusters. Its programming lineup includes both national television premieres and blockbusters, brought to viewers through agreements with the world’s leading distributors (MGM Studios, 20th Century Fox, Sony Pictures Television).

Film Mánia lines up box office hits by the greatest film studios and leading distributors, including award-winning movies by renowned directors, featuring top actors. Film Mánia’s high-quality, diverse and dynamic range focuses on the films of the 1990s and 2000s, including prize-winning works by well-known directors from both Hollywood and Europe. Film Mánia’s mission is to stay committed to quality while catering to the tastes of the local, Hungarian audiences.

Infotainment at its best: Spektrum offers programmes that are eye-catching and thrilling at the same time. In its educational ducumentaries and series, Spektrum seeks answers to the challenges of the future as well as our present, also providing analyses of our history. The most fascinating wildlife films start the weekends, as part of the special new programming stun ‘Window to Nature’. Starting at 10 p.m. each day, historical documentaries and series search and summon up some fascinating changes in human history, under the “History @ Ten” stunt.
Be it history, nature or the wonders of science or technology, Spektrum offers authentic edutainment programmes for the entire family, in a manner accessible to a wide public.

‘We are at home in beauty and quality’, runs the slogan of Spektrum Home, Central and Eastern Europe’s first thematic TV channel focusing on interior decoration and gardening. Taking a close look at our immediate environment, Spektrum Home offers practical tips, creative ideas and useful advice to everyone on home improvement and the best of gardening.

A leading cooking channel in Central and Eastern Europe, TV Paprika stands out for the use of quality ingredients, healthy nutrition and the enjoyment of food. Apart from a range of original programmes, those messages are brought home by some of the world’s most popular television chefs, including Gordon Ramsay, Jamie Oliver and Nigella Lawson. TV Paprika has launched two new programming stunts for food enthusiasts. Weekday nights are dedicated to the spirit of ‘A Journey to Gastronomy’: in addition to local dishes, the programmes aired from 10 p.m. every night provide an insight into the cultural background and even the natural beauties and magical landscapes of the countries presented. Weekend afternoons are devoted to sweet delights, offering a wealth of practical baking tricks and delicious pastries.

The Channel of Champions, Sport TV offers regular broadcasts of handball, Hungary’s success sport, from both the men and women EHF Champions League. The UEFA Champions League matches are also aired on Sport1 and Sport2 from each matchday, while the Champions Hockey League and the water polo Champions League complete the Champion’s roster. European Qualifiers matches for World Cup 2018 are also brought to viewers by Sport TV that broadcasts the matches of La Liga, the world’s toughest national championship, the FA Cup, the football cup with the longest tradition, as well as German Cup matches. While the American portfolio is made up of the NFL, the NBA and the NHL, the channel also offers a number of prestigious global events, including ice hockey world championships with the Hungarian national team, handball European and World Championship matches and the Copa América, among others. Live local highlight programmes and sport shows give an extra content for the viewers of broadcasts. Third Half, devoted to the EHF Champions League and Spanish football, Trash Talk to American sports and Road to Milan specialising in the UEFA Champions League.

Minimax offers splendid entertainment for children of kindergarten and primary school age. What could be the secret of the unassailable popularity of Minimax? Fine-tuned to local needs, the channel provides children with a varied and high-quality programme mix, which is distinctly free of violence. Minimax offers animated series featuring some of the most popular characters, animation feature films and playful infotainment productions for the youngest audiences. Minimax also organises various events and competitions for families. The channel’s activities can also be followed on its popular website, on its Facebook page which has an enthusiastic fan base and the monthly Minimax Magazine.

Megamax offers successful television series and live-action programmes aimed at young audiences. The best of comedy, action, adventure and music: Megamax’s magnificent mix is geared primarily for boys who have ‘outgrown’ Minimax. The trendy programming lineup includes both everyday heroes and superheroes. Through live-action series, teenagers are able to experience the life situations that are most relevant in their age.